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I was given this book to review for Tyndale. I am so glad the author
decided to write her own story of finding the truest peace after
something so terrible that happened to her. I had to give this 5 stars
because besides being a fascinating retelling account from the authors
10 year old memories, it is also a personal story captured in an iconic
photograph that we all have seen as a symbol of the horrors of war. I
feel you can give it no less because this book was literally lived by
the author. Its amazing to see what really goes on behind a simple
picture or moment in time that most can remember forever. But It gives
it new meeting to actually read all the things Kim overcame and her
journey to Jesus. Even the random places she went to as her story
progresses in the book. Her journey to Canada out of communism is a
story in itself. Let alone that she survived a Napalm attack. Her faith
really inspired me even more. I loved how God worked in her life and
effected her fa…

Tyndale was kind enough to send me this new edition of Hinds Feet on
High Places. This is probably one of the most visually beautiful books.
It goes beyond a coffee table book. Its the kind of book you want to
read + revisit because it just makes you feel happy. It is definitely a
classic. This would also make a great Christmas gift this year. Each
page has a small, medium, or large drawing and design on it. I love the
Bible verses paired with the chapters, along with the artwork chosen. I seriously would framed each
section. Plus there are so many hidden gems within this visual journey.
Not to mention the richness of the story, which is timeless.

The story
opens with Much-Afraid and her wish that her feet be like the Chief
Shepherd's feet. Basically to follow the Lord where he leads your feet
to higher places. It follows the verse Habakkuk 3:19. A look at how the
Lord refines us in hard places to get us higher, to be like Him. So that
we can walk where He walks. Bes…

I was given this book by Tyndale to review.
I have read a
few of Mark Hitchcock's other books and find him easy to understand. He
gives intense Biblical prophecy clues and findings in a way that makes
complete sense. Maybe its also the way he presents the scriptures in
with his findings, but I enjoyed reading the scripture with his
thoughts. I think deciphering the geography of it all interesting as
well. I was captured by the fact that Russia is the bear in the
prophecies. It does feel as if the world has met great strides and check
points for end times. However, its so hard to interpret everything
perfectly when only the Lord knows exactly. That is why I find reading
and keeping up to date with what prophecy says so interesting. The good
thing is, it will all come to light someday and the Lord himself knows
when He will do this. I liked that this book included headlines in the
media from the last couple years to now. It kind of brings it all full
circle to mix th…

This book starts in an easy, open manner. I like that the author
prefaces that she isn't looking for starving individuals but ones that
just want to be healthy. I love the thought that more than just weight
can weigh us down. No matter what weight we are, it can never be perfect
until our mindset is right. The author states that God wants
'wholeness' for us. Which is what I think we all want in life and want
to feel whole. Wholeness starts first with God and then effects all
other areas.

The author has broken this journey up into 8 weeks.
Which is a good amount of time to learn to stick with something. Life
style change can be hard enough not being dragged out
Each week
starts out with questions to answer, verses to read and even ways to
pray. This book is definitely more on the devotions side of things.
Basically, this is a book that works on mind, body, soul. Its a
lifestyle change that isn't just for one area of your life but all.

I found it boring. I couldn't stick with it sadly. I read the first three chapters and skimmed some till the end, It's just a topic I have heard and read other books on. It's a good concept but I don't think there was enough there to write a whole book on and make it memorable. I did however, enjoy some of the subject matter. I believe family meals are incredibly important. I felt the premise of making the food together, eating it together, and cleaning up together exhausting and would better love just the concept of sitting down with family and talking. They call it eating "slow food" instead of rushing to eat and not enjoying each others company. Like I said, I do love the concepts in this book but felt there wasn't enough meat in what was written.

A couple years ago, it was December. And I was traveling through China. First, you have to know, that Asia in the Winter is incredibly magical.
Every time I go there, its amazing. Asia is so different from here. It causes you to think first of your surroundings rather than always accepting them. Asia always changes me. Please visit if you ever have the chance!

That year I really embraced my singleness. I traveled to Spain, China, and Indonesia in the span of a year, I said yes to everything. So I found myself, in December, riding to the airport on a long 2 hour stretch to the airport, listening to worship songs, while mountains flashed into view of the van I was in. I felt such power then. I knew God was doing big things. It was enough of a moment for me to remember it years later.

Because my husband has a similar story.

Almost a year later, I was riding with my then boyfriend on that same stretch of roads in China and he was having the "I know without a doubt that I love her&q…